[bryan1918]

Im not sure if theres a iem out there that sounds like the sennheiser hd800 but could anyone suggest one that comes close?   currently i have a ie8 and is great for portability but want to get better clarity.

 

[GLdgShDjKsHT]

westone es5, ortofon eq7 and tf 10

 

[alvinleong01]

Probably Earsonics SM3 since they're both analytical.

 

[Waqar]

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Probably Earsonics SM3 since they're both analytical.

Yes maybe the SM3 i havent heard them myself but you can read ljoker iem reviews and then decide wich iem sound sig you want from the list? Hope this makes any sense

 

[AstralStorm]

Senn HD800 analytical? It still has the typical Sennheiser signature that is quite warm and a slightly distant. Less so than their other headphones though.
 
SM3 is a reasonable recommendation. I've also managed to snatch a listen of top-end Ortofons e-Q7. They're more precise and have better highs than SM3 to my ears, plus keep more distance to which you're accustomed in IE8.

 

[bryan1918]

thanks guys!  havent heard of the es5 till today ill check reviews on that.  I read reviews awhile back on the sm3 and thought thats what im looking for.  Im not sure i like the senn signature or not but i would be totally happy if the bass was a bit more controlled with more clarity and not as muddy.